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A1 AWV

2009 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,059 mi
Last recorded126,059 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Astra69,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 AWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 126,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 122,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 122,890 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2023 122,627 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2023 122,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2022 121,119 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 118,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 115,609 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,505 miles

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,954 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,581 miles

Front suspension top mount bearings are worn.

Off side rear brake is starting to bind.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,071 miles

Front brake pads are 80% worn.

Near side front suspension strut is noisy.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,069 miles

Both front tyres have cuts in tread.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,865 miles

Near side rear tyre is 3.5mm and has a screw in the tread.

Off side rear tyre is 3.0mm and perished on the outer side wall.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,778 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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A1 AWV is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 69,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 AWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 AWV registered?

A1 AWV is a 2009 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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